Eckernförde lighthouse, Modern lighthouse in Eckernförde, Germany.
The Eckernförde lighthouse is a concrete tower on the Schleswig-Holstein coast standing approximately 27 meters tall. The structure sits at the harbor and helps guide vessels through local waters using light signals both day and night.
The tower was built in 1986 to replace an older structure from 1907 that no longer met navigation needs. This renewal ensured that maritime safety standards along the Schleswig-Holstein coast remained current and effective.
The white leading sector marks the approach to Eckernförde, while other sectors warn of the Mittelgrund and Stollergrund shoals and a military training area. A secondary light, together with the harbour lighthouse, marks the entrance to the town harbour. The last keeper, Ferdinand Denzien, left on 30 September 1986 and was the last lighthouse keeper in West Germany.
The lighthouse is located at Eckernförde harbor and is visible and accessible from the surrounding area. Visitors can view it from outside during daylight hours, though it is worth checking in advance whether guided tours or interior access are available.
The tower was built entirely of concrete, reflecting modern lighthouse construction methods from that era. This building approach allowed for faster construction and easier maintenance compared to older stone structures.
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